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LM08 DBU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,590 mi
Last recorded109,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 DBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 109,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 103,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,225 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 98,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,304 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 91,577 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,936 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 85,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,934 miles

Front both front tyres scrubbed inner edge not exposing cords at time of test ok

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch trim missing no sharp edges ok at time of test

Offside Rear handbrake cable tie wrapped up ok at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2019 70,934 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve insecure handbrake cable (1.1.5 (b))

Front both front tyres scrubbed inner edge not exposing cords at time of test ok

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch trim missing no sharp edges ok at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2018 61,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,617 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 37,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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LM08 DBU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM08 DBU registered?

LM08 DBU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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